The Verse

By Dare Amyson

Welcome to The Verse!

On this podcast, we celebrate hip hop culture (and occasionally sprinkle in other genres of good music from time to time) via carefully curated playlists. Come with us as we ta... more

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The Verse episodes:

February 11, 2019 The Hip Hop Diaspora
Hip hop has become a global art form, and shows no signs of slowing down at all. This week, we highlight some dope hip hop artists from throughout the diaspora of hip hop music and culture.
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42min
February 04, 2019 Hip Hop Show Tunes
In this installment of The Verse, we dive into movie soundtracks that doubled as hit hip hop compilation albums. Show Corrections: 1. The Fat Boys were NOT cast in Who's The Man, but over 20 major hip hop artists were cast in the film. 2. “Ghetto Superstar” was on the Bullworth soundtrack, not Dead Presidents. Bullworth also included That's the Joint by Black Eyed Peas. Enjoy!
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55min
January 28, 2019 Unexpectedly Dope Collaborations
In this edition of "The Verse" podcast, Daré and Lesley take a journey through some unique hip hop collaborations and discuss the impact it had on us and the culture. Take a listen!
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1h 12min
January 21, 2019 The Search for Pure Party Tracks
In this episode of The Verse: Hosts Daré (@dareamyson), Lesley (@hiphopheadmistress) and our FIRST featured guest: Moonrock Mont (@moonrockmont), who was recently ''hacked'' and forced to release a new playlist of 6 songs. So we invited him in to the studio to hang and chat about his music as well as our topic of the day: pure party songs. Listen in for an explanation and a short but carefully curated playlist.
Our Highlighted Songs
“Pitch in on a Party” - DJ Quik
“Grove Street Party” - Waka Flocka
Produced by Lex Lugar
“The Jumpoff” - Lil’ Kim f. Mr. Cheeks
“Feel Me Flow” - Naughty by Nature
Clear My Throat- DJ Kool
The Verse is produced by Dare Amyson and Lesley Gwam
at Birdcage Studio & Engineered By Falcon
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1h 1min
January 14, 2019 The Evolution of the DJ
Which came first? Chicken or egg? DJ or MC? It really doesn't matter anymore because they're both dope AF! Listen up as Lesley and Daré take you through the evolutionary role of the DJ. We highlighted 7 songs we know and love that emphasize the DJ. So, no, there's nothing here about "the incredible, edible egg" but lots about "the incredible evolutionary DJ."
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1h
January 07, 2019 Beating the "Sophomore Slump"
Hey HipHop Fam,
We're back from a little winter break! In this installment, we indulge in an engaging convo about artists whose sophomore albums that were just as good as, if not better than, the first. We squeezed in as many as we can into this episode (but we talk about alot of stuff, including "Surviving R. Kelly"). We even sprinkle in some of our favorites from 2018. Take a listen. -Detailed show notes coming soon-
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1h 22min
December 17, 2018 Salute to the Hip Hop Crew 2000s Edition
Here we go again! @hiphopheadmistress and @DareAmyson discuss the dopest hiphop crews/labels/collectives of the 2000s. We discuss their impact, and why they're so relevant.
Crew 1:
The Roots/Soulquarians
Crew 2:
Cash Money Millionaires
Crew 3:
Dipset (Diplomats)
Crew 4:
Murder Inc (The INC)
Crew 5:
G- Unit
Crew 6:
Rough Riders
Honorable mentions In Closing:
TDE (Top Dawg Entertainment)
Dreamville
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1h 31min
December 02, 2018 Salute to hiphop CREW 90s edition
Listen up! As @hiphopheadmistress and @DareAmyson discuss the dopest hiphop crews/labels/collectives of the 90s. They take a trip down memory lane and remind everyone of the greatness we heard back in the day that inspired the greatness we hear today.
Track listing:
CREW 1 - NATIVE TONGUES
Ladies First - Queen Latifah & Monie Love
Butter - A Tribe Called Quest(mostly Phife)
Excursions - A Tribe called Quest
CREW 2 - DEATH ROW
Check out time - Tupac, korupt, Psych, etc..
CREW 3 - NO LIMIT
Bout it Bout it - Master P & Mia X
Down for my niggas(instrumental) - C-murder, Mr. Magic, Snoop dogg
CREW 4 - WU-TANG CLAN
It's Yours - nearly the entire Wu-Tang Clan
CREW 5 - BAD BOY
All about the benjamins - Puff Daddy, Notorius BIG, The LOX, Lil Kim
In closing:
Dungeon family:
In Due Time - Outkast, Cee-lo
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1h 36min
November 24, 2018 "Black" Friday
Welcome back! Today we( the beautiful @hiphopheadmistress and myself) have fun with the proverbial "Black Friday" talking about our favorite Black experience hip hop songs. Take a listen!
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1h 6min
October 28, 2018 Verse Beef
I wanted to highlight some of the dopest diss tracks EVER made!(that's right I said it!) I definitely think Jay-Z's the takeover(2001) out did the ether...and that LL cool J was slept on after destroying CanIbus in the ripper strikes back track...anyways take a listen.
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1h

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The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.